> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ark Valley Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-brief-34/ - Published: 2026-02-05T03:09:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:31.000Z - Description: February 4, 2026 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email, #brief *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Jory Boyd, jory@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor ## News [Driver Transported After Vehicle Crashes Into Canal on West Adams AvenueArkansas City police and fire officials responded to a single-vehicle crash at approximately 2:23 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 400 block of West Adams Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a red 2015 Ford Focus resting sideways in the canal, according to the Arkansas City Police Department.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4576.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/256808665_261016909396103_6862128513486866656_n.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/driver-transported-after-vehicle-crashes-into-canal-on-west-adams-avenue/) [Arkansas City Police Officer Recognized as VFW State Officer of the Year NomineePolice Officer Hailey Ladner was recognized during the Feb. 3 City Commission meeting for her nomination as the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of Kansas Officer of the Year. Michael Bohlander of VFW POST 1254 Arkansas City presented Ladner with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4575.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/628003768_1343101491187634_8970336169145017088_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-police-officer-recognized-as-vfw-state-officer-of-the-year-nominee/) [Arson Suspected in Winfield House FireTwo residents escape unharmed as multiple fire departments respond to Monday morning blaze![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4574.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/424693089_707394711529989_4857277531882273751_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arson-suspected-in-winfield-house-fire/) [Top 5 US news storiesFebruary 4 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4573.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ftcms_77438627-664b-401f-b1a8-96858f267927-1-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-111/) [Top 6 Kansas news storiesFebruary 4 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4572.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kansas_State_Senate_2020-2.svg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-115/) [JAIL UPDATESFebruary 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/03/26 - 02/04/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - CONKLIN, KRISTI M - Probation or Parole Violation - MERCADO, VINCENT JR - Battery LEO (M) - MUSCATO, ANTHONY W - Fail to Appear District Released inmates:![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4571.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-38.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-24/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4570.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-41.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-23/) --- ## Events [Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Seeks Bingo Enthusiasts for Trail Festival FundraiserThe Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is calling on bingo lovers to participate in the Chisholm Trail Festival Fundraiser, scheduled for Feb. 7 at Sugar Sisters, 20 S Main St. The event will feature a Western-themed bingo night with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games beginning at 7![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4429.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/613651944_1561622145466517_5805769363276382204_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/caldwell-chamber-of-commerce-seeks-bingo-enthusiasts-for-trail-festival-fundraiser/) [Chamber of Commerce Seeks Donations for Stars and Stripes EventARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting gift basket donations for its annual Stars and Stripes fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7\. The chamber announced Tuesday it is seeking contributions for raffle prizes at the event, which will be held at the Burford Theatre in![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4389.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/612873717_1268425681982563_1980689173257324619_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/chamber-of-commerce-seeks-donations-for-stars-and-stripes-event/) --- ## Sports [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1660.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/02/image-4.png) --- Found a mistake? 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